Scheduled MonumentsScotlandYthan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm
Roman · Roman camps 1000m wsw of logie newton farm

Ythan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm

Scotland
HES SM2415
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman camps 1000m wsw of logie newton farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ythan Wells is a Roman camp located approximately one kilometre west-south-west of Logie Newton Farm in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of Roman military encampments dating to the period of Roman occupation in northern Britain, likely associated with campaigns undertaken during the first and second centuries AD. The camp survives as earthwork remains visible in the landscape, preserving evidence of Roman military infrastructure in this region of Scotland. The site forms part of the broader pattern of Roman military establishments found across Aberdeenshire during the Roman advance into Caledonia.

Ythan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2415. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ythan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm?

Ythan Wells is a Roman camp located approximately one kilometre west-south-west of Logie Newton Farm in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2415.

What period does Ythan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm date from?

Ythan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman camps 1000m wsw of logie newton farm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ythan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm?

Ythan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2415.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ythan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Logie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW of (0.7 km), Woodside, hut circles 300m W of (5.3 km), Mummer's Reive, cairn (5.6 km).

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